Old Chain Pier
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About Old Chain Pier
Old Chain Pier is a dark wood bar-restaurant at 32 Trinity Crescent in Edinburgh, with views of the Forth. The kitchen cooks seasonal fare built around locally sourced fish, and the menu includes fish and chips, mussels and seafood pasta. A full Scottish breakfast is on the menu as well. The bar pours beer and cocktails to go with the food. Dogs are allowed inside, so guests can bring them along while they eat. Walk-ins are seated without a booking.
Good to know
“Seasonal fare, with locally sourced fish, in a relaxed, dark wood bar-restaurant with Forth views.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sea view, fish and chips, full Scottish breakfast and ribs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sea view, fish and chips, full Scottish breakfast and ribs.
Customer Review Summary
The view over the water is what reviewers raise most, described as magical and spectacular, with diners settling in for a beer, or a cocktail and dessert, just to watch the sea. The food comes close behind. Ribs earn the strongest praise, with one diner ordering two, while others single out a filling, delicious full Scottish breakfast and fish and chips where the fish was nice. The mussels arrived in a big portion, though one reviewer found the taste so so, and the seafood pasta was called just normal pasta. A lower-rated review calls the chips not great and says dogs barking and crying in the place spoiled the visit. One reviewer notes it is busy and says to reserve a table inside. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and kind. A solo visitor was found a spot without a reservation, and another party was seated even though the staff already had bookings, then given plenty of time to enjoy the moment.
Customer Review Summary
The view over the water is what reviewers raise most, described as magical and spectacular, with diners settling in for a beer, or a cocktail and dessert, just to watch the sea. The food comes close behind. Ribs earn the strongest praise, with one diner ordering two, while others single out a filling, delicious full Scottish breakfast and fish and chips where the fish was nice. The mussels arrived in a big portion, though one reviewer found the taste so so, and the seafood pasta was called just normal pasta. A lower-rated review calls the chips not great and says dogs barking and crying in the place spoiled the visit. One reviewer notes it is busy and says to reserve a table inside. Staff are repeatedly called friendly and kind. A solo visitor was found a spot without a reservation, and another party was seated even though the staff already had bookings, then given plenty of time to enjoy the moment.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Absolutely loved this place! The views were fantastic, everything we ordered was also amazing! The staff were so welcoming and kind. This was our first stop on our trip to Edinburgh and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend!”
- Google user
“A wee gem! Food was delicious and fresh. The view was spectacular and the staff so friendly. A must visit on your travels in Scotland”
- Google user
“Very cheap and good portion. Ribs: great! We ordered 2! Mussels: taste so so for me but portion is big Seafood pasta: just normal pasta”
- Google user
“Such a cute place! Food was amazing. It was our first pub stop and we were very happy!”
- Google user
“The most beautiful food with views. Great service. Well worth the money. Well worth travelling 40 minutes each way.”
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Chain PierWheelchair accessible | 4.52,239 | — | — | sea view, fish and chips, full Scottish breakfast |
| Waterfront TakeawayGood for kids | 4.5217 | 0.8 mi | £1–10 | breakfast rolls, full Scottish breakfast, cappuccino |
| Hung FungVegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.1111 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | chicken curry, egg fried rice, hot and sour soup |
| Edinburgh Curry House | 5.010 | 1 mi | — | lamb madras, garlic naan, fried potato starter |
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